Task 2. Read the text and complete statements 1–6. Determine whether each statement is true (1 — True), false (2 — False), or not stated (3 — Not stated). Text: Russian TV. Television is the most popular medium in Russia, with 74% of the population watching national television channels routinely and 59% routinely watching regional channels. Channel One, Russia-1 and NTV have a nationwide outreach. Some TV shows in Russia are similar to the ones of other countries. For example, there are Russian versions of popular shows like Big Brother and Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Russian TV also has a few soap operas, as in almost every other place in the world! Russian television has lots of channels, both public and private. One of the most popular channels is Channel One, where you can see some popular reality shows. There are lots of adverts for variety shows and comedy shows. These are still very popular. Russians really like to laugh and they enjoy watching funny sketches and stand-up comedians. One of such shows is the popular KVN. It is one of the best programmes to watch if you want to understand Russian humour. Of course, there are also lots of American and European films on television. In fact, with so many different types of programmes it is hard to choose! 1. Most of Russians watch TV. 2. Some TV programmes in Russia are the same as in other countries. 3. Russian television has only public channels. 4. Stand-up shows are not popular in Russia. 5. There are also 1000 American and European films on Channel One. 6. KVN is very popular in Russia only with young people.

Перевод задания: Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 1–6. Определите, какие утверждения соответствуют содержанию текста (1 — верно), какие не соответствуют (2 — неверно), а о каких в тексте не сказано (3 — не указано).

1. Most of Russians watch TV. — True (Большинство россиян смотрят телевизор.) В тексте сказано, что 74% населения регулярно смотрят национальные телеканалы.
2. Some TV programmes in Russia are the same as in other countries. — True (Некоторые телевизионные программы в России такие же, как в других странах.) В тексте приведены российские версии программ Big Brother и Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
3. Russian television has only public channels. — False (На российском телевидении есть только общественные каналы.) В тексте сказано, что каналы бывают общественными и частными.
4. Stand-up shows are not popular in Russia. — False (Стендап-шоу не популярны в России.) В тексте сказано, что россияне любят смотреть стендап-комиков.
5. There are also 1000 American and European films on Channel One. — Not stated (На Первом канале также показывают 1000 американских и европейских фильмов.) В тексте не указано ни количество фильмов, ни то, что они идут именно на Первом канале.
6. KVN is very popular in Russia only with young people. — Not stated (КВН очень популярен в России только среди молодых людей.) В тексте говорится, что КВН популярен, но возраст зрителей не указан.

Answer: 1 — True; 2 — True; 3 — False; 4 — False; 5 — Not stated; 6 — Not stated.